Fundraising Advisory

Raise your next round
with a real insider

Strategic fundraising guidance for early-stage founders.

Background
Menlo Ventures, BCG
Education
Stanford MBA
Recognition
Forbes Business Insider
Focus
Pre-Seed → Series A
About Michelle
Michelle Aguinis

I've spent years on the other side of the table, evaluating hundreds of raises and seeing exactly what separates the companies that close from the ones that don't.

The best fundraises tell the right story, to the right investors, at the right time. I help you get it right.

I take on a small number of founders each quarter and go deep: deck, narrative, modeling, warm intros, and close.

8+ yrs
VC + strategy experience
1,000+
companies evaluated
$50M+
capital deployed
LinkedIn profile →
What I do

Everything it takes to close an up round.

01
Positioning
Your deck and story built from an investor's perspective. I know what makes a VC stop skimming and start leaning in.
02
Investor targeting
A refined hit list for your stage, sector, and round size, plus warm introductions beyond your network.
03
Funding strategy
How much to raise, when, and at what valuation, with the financial story and market benchmarks to back it up.
04
Diligence readiness
The data room and supporting materials that build conviction before a VC asks for them.
05
Term sheet negotiation
Understanding what you're signing, what to push on, and how to run a process that creates real leverage.
06
Ongoing advisory
Support between rounds: board prep, KPIs, hiring, investor updates, and getting the most from your network, and mine.

Ready to raise?

If you're approaching your next round and want a real insider in your corner, let's talk.